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What to expect in Atlanta on Election Day

What to expect in Atlanta on Election Day

Summary

On Election Day, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is running for reelection against three other candidates. Dickens has spent $350,000 on advertising and is currently the only candidate with commercials on air. Historically, Atlanta mayors often win a second term if they choose to run again.

Key Facts

  • Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is seeking reelection against three challengers.
  • His opponents are Kalema Jackson, Eddie Meredith, and Helmut “Love” Domagalski.
  • Dickens is spending $350,000 on advertisements for his campaign.
  • He was the only candidate airing ads in the week before the election.
  • Atlanta typically tends to reelect mayors who run for a second term unless they choose not to run.
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms was a previous mayor who did not seek reelection.
  • The election is nonpartisan, meaning candidates' political parties are not listed on the ballot.

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